Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Mild Language,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Sexual Content: Contact Between Adult and Minor,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: General,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape Reference/Discussion
In 1668, a young Jamaican girl, Kemosha, secures her freedom from enslavement and finds her true self while sailing to Panama with the legendary Captain Morgan.
Kemosha of the Caribbean is Alex Wheatle's second historical YA fiction set in Jamaica. In 1668, fifteen-year-old Kemosha is sold by a slave owner to a tavern keeper in Port Royal, Jamaica—the "wickedest city on earth." She soon flees from a brutal assault and finds herself in the company of a free Black man, Ravenhide, who offers her shelter and shows her a path to freedom. Ravenhide is a skilled barrel maker by day and an expert swordsman in the employ of the notorious Captain Morgan by night. Kemosha proves to be a natural with a sword, and after several weeks of training returns to defeat the tavern owner in a sword-fighting wager that wins her her freedom.
The duel catches the attention of Captain Morgan, who invites her to join Ravenhide on a pillaging voyage to Panama aboard his infamous ship, the Satisfaction. As her swashbuckling legend grows, she realizes she has the power to win freedom not just for herself, but for her kin and her soul mate Isabella as well—but not without paying a terrible price . . . Kemosha of the Caribbean nlightens as it entertains, bringing 17th-century Jamaica to life and creating an unforgettable heroine for all ages.
Topics Slavery. Brothers and sisters. Jamaica. Caribbean and Latin America. Action and adventure. Pirates. Freedom. LGBTQ.
Lexile HL610L
Trim Size 8" x 5 3/10"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2022-01-31
JLG Release Date Mar 2022
Minimum grade 10
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Paperback Escape Reads High (Grades 10 & Up)
Paperback Escape Reads High
Paperback Escape Reads High (Grades 10 & Up)
For Grades 10 & Up
This collection features original trade paperbacks designed to provide an enjoyable escape for older teen readers. The list includes romances, mysteries, suspense, and other engaging stories that are easy to get lost in. Occasional selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers. Moderate mature content appropriate for older teens may be present, making this a great choice for readers seeking accessible, age-appropriate entertainment.
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